A review of research to date finds that vegan and vegetarian diets can support healthy growth in children, but may pose a risk of nutrient deficiencies if key nutrients are not adequately obtained. A ...

In a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, scientists provide a detailed overview of the health effects of a vegan diet among ...

Children on plant-based diets may need to take supplements or eat fortified foods to get enough key nutrients, researchers ...

Vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth when carefully planned with appropriate supplementation, finds a major ...

The largest dietary study comparing children’s diets shows that eating a vegetarian and vegan diet can work well for growing children, provided families stay on top of critical nutrients. Learn more ...

More families are choosing plant-based diets. This article explores what a major study found about kids’ growth, nutrition, ...

Studies have shown that a plant-based diet may be better for preventing diabetes than a low carb diet. A 30-year study ...

The vegan diet is twice as nice as experts previously thought. They share not only a genetic background, but identical twins also share the same upbringing and environment, making them ideal study ...

A large meta-analysis has shown that vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children if they are carefully ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...

A study comparing adult twins found that following a vegan diet for eight weeks reduced biomarkers of biological aging. Researchers used a method called DNA methylation to measure aging biomarkers in ...